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BMS family

BMS_f010_SW_Neg_Contactor_Drive

Service is required

What does the BMS_f010_SW_Neg_Contactor_Drive alert mean?

There is an issue with the negative contactor drive circuit. This alert may indicate an open pack contactor drive circuit, a falsely closed pack contactor loop, an increase in the pack contactor coil current during economized operation, or that a pack contactor has popped open during operation.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Service is required
  • Schedule service now

What triggers it

The battery management system (BMS) detects unexpected current through the negative contactor drive circuit.

When it clears

The BMS detects nominal current through the negative contactor drive circuit.

Potential impact

Inability to charge, drive, or support the low voltage (LV) system

Affected models

Model S 2012-2020 Model X 2015-2020

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